The Best Boutiques Outside Of London

Although London may seem the obvious destination for a shopping spree, there are plenty of places around the UK to satiate sartorial appetites. From vintage gems to new season wares, keep your closet amply stocked with Vogue’s pick of the best boutiques outside of London.

What: MIH Jeans, Etre Cecil, After Party, Mads Norgaard. Why: ODE’s edit has a youthful, Scandi vibe to it. They stock a great selection of contemporary jewellery, alongside beauty products that will take pride of place on your bathroom shelf.

Where: 23 Ship Street, BN1 1AD.

Doyles, Buckinghamshire

What: Acne Studios, Isabel Marant, Peter Pilotto, Joseph.

Why: A mix of established designers and emerging talents housed under one roof. The out-of-hours appointments to fit with all schedules, personal stylists and free alteration services make this boutique's customer care second to none.

Where: 59 High Street, MK17 8QY.

Iris, Amersham

What: Ba&sh, Isabel Marant Etoile, APC.Why: From cashmere jumpers to lingerie - and everything in between (including Bella Freud candles and coordinating matches – already popped two in our basket) - Iris has a wide rage to choose from. With a well-stocked childrenswear section, it makes for the perfect mother-daughter shopping destination.

Where: 25 High Street, HP7 0DP.

Vanilla, Oxford

What: Manebi, Rae Feather, Nicole Farhi, Sensi Studio

Why: Whether your destination is Morocco or the South of France, Vanilla will sort you out with a wardrobe worthy of your escapades in no time. Renate Beaumont founded the boutique in 2000, and her love of travelling and interiors are reflected in everything from the shop aesthetics to the clothes and home pieces stocked.

Where: 13 South Parade, OX2 7JN

Nomad Atelier, South Yorkshire

What: Nomad, the store’s own-brand line which echoes influences from Japanese designers like Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawakubo.

Why: For a dose of culture with your shopping expedition – Nomad Atelier boasts a carefully curated gallery space, showcasing up to six exhibitions each year. After perusing the art, make your sartorial purchases (highlights include sleek cashmere boyfriend blazers and silk cuffed trousers) and then relax in the café with a cappuccino and a slice of cake.

Where: George Yard, Barnsley, S70 2FA.

Fluidity, Henley

What: Roland Mouret, Max Mara Weekend, Diane Von Furstenberg, Boss by Hugo Boss. Why: A great selection of pieces for career women – this is the boutique that dresses Theresa May for Downing Street after all. Where: Fluidity, 43a-45 Bell Street, RG9 2BA.

Why: This family run business was responsible for introducing many high profile designers to the Scottish market. Jane Davidson places a big emphasis on customer experience, and during the cold Scottish winters there’s always a fire blazing to keep shoppers toasty.

Why: A carefully considered vintage collection, including some well-priced designer gems from the likes of Pucci, Lanvin and YSL. Wolf & Gypsy also stocks a small selection of non-vintage basics, including socks, triangle bras with matching pants, and hand-made Argentinean leather glove shoes.

Where: 30 Sydney St, North Laine, BN1 4EP.

Giulio, Cambridge

What: Coach, Burberry, No21, Helmut LangWhy: Cambridge’s destination for trend-obsessives, who want high-fashion pieces when doing a new season shop.

Where: 24-32 King Street, CB1 1LN.

Black White Denim, Wilmslow

What: By Malene Birger, Rag & Bone, Equipment, Theory.

Why: With a philosophy that black, white and denim are the three staples of any wardrobe, this aptly-titled store makes chic off-duty dressing as simple as one, two, three.

Where: 57 Alderley Road, SK9 1NZ.

The Dressing Room, St Albans

What: Day Birger et Mikkelsen, Current/Elliott, Lily and Lionel, Samose & Samose. Why: From British to Parisian, Scandi to Angeleno, The Dressing Room stocks an eclectic range of brands from all over the world, with a particularly good stock of affordable-luxury labels. Where: 6-8 High Street, AL3 4EL.

Why: Originally a Comme des Garçons guerrilla store, this menswear shop's seasonal buy is underpinned by Rei Kawakubo’s eponymous label. Make this your destination when shopping with your other half, or if you fancy investing in some quality menswear pieces.